SNAPER FISH & CHICKEN
8995 NW 7 AVE, Miami FL 33150 · 305.825.3537
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris at prep area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handles soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in despair at front dining area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor next to back exit door.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on the floor at cook line. Employee swept clean during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside the ice machine. Manager removed and replaced with clean one and stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at prep area. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed left side of ice machine soiled with white substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris and standing water. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind ice machine soiled with dark substance.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed 2 plastic containers with seasoning at prep table next to 3 compartment sink not labeled. Manager labeled during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food residue at cookline, manager cleaned during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inveterate at cook line. Manager inverted during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table at cookline. Manager removed and stored properly.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ground beef being stored over burger buns inside walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on top preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets inside reach in coolers across frying station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen chicken wings being stored on the floor across 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored at prep table for preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris across frying station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across frying station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top of plastic seasoning container. Employee removed and stored properly.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water on top preparation Table across handwashing sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of chicken wings on the floor inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table. Next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled with grease, manager cleaned properly during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed can opener soiled with food debris on top preparation table next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored inside 3 compartment sink to be washed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food residue, next to preparation table in kitchen area. Manager cleaned properly during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handles soiled with flour. Next to frying station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dark substance next to office.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag on top preparation table next to handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to 3 compartment sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground pieces of wood next to dumpster pad.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to to frying station.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler/freezer soiled with food debris. Next to frying station.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on top preparation table across frying station. Manager inverted during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towel on top preparation table next to oven. Manager stored towel properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with sugar and salt not labeled in dry storage rack. Manager labeled properly during inspection.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 pesticide cans under preparation table, Manager discarded pesticides cans during inspection
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with bodily fluids hand out. Manager posted on the wall at office during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Employee washed and cleaned during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside handwashing sink. Manager cleaned handwashing sink during inspection. Coached manager on only for handwashing only.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with hand out poster. Manager posted on the wall at office.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer shelves soiled with food debris. Next to frying station.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet towel being on stored on top preparation table next to chest freezer. Manager stored wet towel inside sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with cooking oil next oven. Not labeled, employee labeled product properly during inspection.
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area.
Apr 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employees handle raw fish, cracked shell eggs, change gloves with out washing hands to handle ready to eat food. Explained to employee proper glove use and hand washing procedures.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.observed chlorine sanitizer on bucket at kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); employee prepared new sanitizer solution, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer minimum cooking temperature for poultry.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed conch salad no identified on the menu as raw
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed two sea land containers used to stored paper supplies, cups SS containers, bags, and cleaning supplies behind the building in rear parking area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager cooking no hair restraint. Manager put hat on.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed door to outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler chicken box and plastic containers with chicken wings stored on the floor. Employee stored food six inches above the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep table at breakfast station.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed inside vertical cooler at kitchen Containers of yellow rice, Mac and cheese, cooked collar greens and, buffalo wings according to the cook prepared the day before, no date labeled.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on hose connected between 3 compartment sink and hand wash sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cups no handles used to dispense seasoning. Manager discarded cups.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler, walk in cooler and freezer handles soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at front area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed on storage area and ware washing areas cove molding tiles missing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at kitchen cook no head cover.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on back door to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container used as scoop with handle inside flour. Manager removed and stored with handle upwards.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not included at kitchen, Employee inverted single serve containers.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.